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End Your Commute With A Mini Scooter

MINI has unveiled its “Citysurfer” concept, an electric scooter that conveniently folds up in half providing increased mobility in congested areas. The electric two-wheeler weighs in at just 18 kg, and features a thumb-operated accelerator and gearless hub motor in the rear wheel. The Citysurfer can reach speeds of up to 25km/h and has a lithium-ion battery permanently installed, which can be charged using a 12-volt automobile or household socket.

For those keeping a keen eye on all things folding, electric and scootering, these specs won’t be exactly mind-blowing. Models that are already available and capable of such feats include the 8.0 kW XOR folding scooter with a range of 75 km (47 mi) and top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph), and the Scuddy, which hit the market back in 2012, can reach 35 km/h (21.7 mph) and cover up to 40 km (25 mi) on a single charge.

There’s no word yet on if or when when the Mini CitySurfer might enter production, but the arrival of a prestigious vehicle manufacturer on the folding scooter scene may just prompt the odd commuter to ponder new ways of getting about town.

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Marla is a native San Franciscan who loves to eat and travel. In 1996, she took her first trip to Beijing to train in Chinese martial arts (Wushu/Taiji), and there began her love for China. She went back to Beijing many times after that to train, and continued to learn about the culture and language. After she finished college, she decided to study abroad at Beijing University to enroll in their one year Chinese program. Once the program was over, Marla decided to stay and work in China, and lived in Beijing for three years.When Marla is not traveling, she enjoys writing poetry, and practicing bikram yoga.